SODIUM PHYTATE

Sodium Phytate is an all-natural chelating agent that can be used as a replacement for disodium and tetrasodium EDTA in cosmetic products.  It will help to prevent undesirable metal-catalyzed reactions, thereby stabilizing cosmetic products.

• Add to the water phase of any formulation
• Not suitable for anhydrous (all-oil) formulas
• Not heat sensitive, can be added to water phase prior to heating
• Adjust pH of formula to pH 6.0 or below.

Recommended Usage Rate: 0.05 – 0.5%

Appearance: Powder or crystalline granule
Color:  White
Odor:  Odorless
pH (1% aqueous solution):  10 – 12
Molecular Weight: 660
Solubility:  Soluble in water, insoluble in oil
Derived from:  Rice Bran